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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.19 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.19 and 66.41 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.19 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.19 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.19 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 9,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642.07/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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