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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.15, 144.88 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.15, 144.88 and 89.27 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.15 : 144.88 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.15/144.88 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.15x = 144.88 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.15x = 12,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.99/97.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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