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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.13, 145.68 and 43.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.13, 145.68 and 43.01 is: 64.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.13 : 145.68 = 43.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.13/145.68 = 43.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.13x = 145.68 × 43.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.13x = 6,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265.70/97.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.51

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