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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 146.34 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 146.34 and 91.20 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 146.34 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/146.34 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 146.34 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 13,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346.21/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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