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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.10, 145.74 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.10, 145.74 and 66.74 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.10 : 145.74 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.10/145.74 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.10x = 145.74 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.10x = 9,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726.69/97.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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