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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.07, 145.43 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.07, 145.43 and 68.14 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.07 : 145.43 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.07/145.43 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.07x = 145.43 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.07x = 9,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909.41/97.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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