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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.15, 145.50 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.15, 145.50 and 91.45 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.15 : 145.50 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.15/145.50 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.15x = 145.50 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.15x = 13,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,306.22/97.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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