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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 202.12 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 202.12 and 97.44 is: 134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 202.12 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/202.12 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 202.12 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 19,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.57/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.44

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