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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 145.70 and 77.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 145.70 and 77.14 is: 115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 145.70 = 77.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/145.70 = 77.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 145.70 × 77.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 11,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239.30/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.73

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