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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.24 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.24 and 62.66 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.24 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.24 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.24 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 9,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.74/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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