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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.67 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.67 and 97.83 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.67 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.67 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.67 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 19,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.72/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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