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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 202.70 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 202.70 and 97.83 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 202.70 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/202.70 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 202.70 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 19,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830.14/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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