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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.42 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.42 and 36.12 is: 54.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.42 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.42 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.42 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 5,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252.39/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.15

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