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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.11, 145.67 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.11, 145.67 and 51.48 is: 77.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.11 : 145.67 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.11/145.67 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.11x = 145.67 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.11x = 7,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498.83/97.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.22

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