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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 202.33 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 202.33 and 97.53 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 202.33 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/202.33 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 202.33 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 19,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733.24/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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