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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 145.62 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 145.62 and 74.25 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 145.62 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/145.62 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 145.62 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 10,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812.29/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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