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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.93 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.93 and 70.46 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.93 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.93 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.93 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 10,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352.69/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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