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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.13, 145.77 and 56.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.13, 145.77 and 56.49 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.13 : 145.77 = 56.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.13/145.77 = 56.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.13x = 145.77 × 56.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.13x = 8,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.55/97.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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