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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 202.68 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 202.68 and 97.56 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 202.68 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/202.68 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 202.68 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 19,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.46/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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