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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 219.92 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 219.92 and 97.92 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 219.92 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/219.92 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 219.92 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 21,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,534.81/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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