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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 145.57 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 145.57 and 86.87 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 145.57 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/145.57 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 145.57 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 12,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,646.22/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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