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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 145.11 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 145.11 and 86.26 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 145.11 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/145.11 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 145.11 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 12,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.05/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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