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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.11, 145.68 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.11, 145.68 and 45.81 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.11 : 145.68 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.11/145.68 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.11x = 145.68 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.11x = 6,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673.60/97.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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