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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 219.61 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 219.61 and 98.44 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 219.61 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/219.61 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 219.61 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 21,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.98/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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