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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.38 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.38 and 45.56 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.38 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.38 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.38 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 6,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.51/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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