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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.54 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.54 and 62.80 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.54 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.54 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.54 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 9,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.91/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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