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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.38 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.38 and 58.46 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.38 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.38 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.38 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 8,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498.91/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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