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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.13, 145.73 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.13, 145.73 and 80.19 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.13 : 145.73 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.13/145.73 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.13x = 145.73 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.13x = 11,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686.29/97.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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