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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 145.65 and 43.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 145.65 and 43.02 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 145.65 = 43.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/145.65 = 43.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 145.65 × 43.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 6,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,265.86/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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