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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.74 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.74 and 98.55 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.74 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.74 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.74 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 21,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.88/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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