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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 146.31 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 146.31 and 46.20 is: 69.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 146.31 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/146.31 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 146.31 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 6,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.52/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.26

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