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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.40, 146.22 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.40, 146.22 and 65.48 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.40 : 146.22 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.40/146.22 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.40x = 146.22 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.40x = 9,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.49/97.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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