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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.50 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.50 and 54.25 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.50 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.50 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.50 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 7,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893.38/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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