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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 202.71 and 97.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 202.71 and 97.21 is: 134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 202.71 = 97.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/202.71 = 97.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 202.71 × 97.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 19,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705.44/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.10

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