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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.30 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.30 and 48.19 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.30 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.30 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.30 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 7,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002.01/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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