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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 145.92 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 145.92 and 83.76 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 145.92 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/145.92 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 145.92 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 12,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.26/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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