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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 220 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 220 and 97.69 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 220 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/220 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 220 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 21,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.80/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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