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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.69 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.69 and 97.86 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.69 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.69 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.69 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 21,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498.86/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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