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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.57 and 42.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 145.57 and 42.91 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 145.57 = 42.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/145.57 = 42.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 145.57 × 42.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 6,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.30/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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