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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 220.05 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 220.05 and 97.98 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 220.05 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/220.05 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 220.05 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 21,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.50/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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