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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.65, 146.34 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.65, 146.34 and 49.50 is: 74.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.65 : 146.34 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.65/146.34 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.65x = 146.34 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.65x = 7,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243.83/97.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.18

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