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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 145.58 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 145.58 and 48.40 is: 72.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 145.58 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/145.58 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 145.58 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 7,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046.07/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.54

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