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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 145.41 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 145.41 and 45.55 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 145.41 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/145.41 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 145.41 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 6,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.43/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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