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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.72 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.72 and 97.74 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.72 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.72 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.72 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 21,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475.43/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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