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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 202.47 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 202.47 and 97.66 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 202.47 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/202.47 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 202.47 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 19,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.22/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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