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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.85 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.85 and 98.44 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.85 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.85 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.85 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 21,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641.24/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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