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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 145.34 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 145.34 and 97.61 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 145.34 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/145.34 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 145.34 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 14,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186.34/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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