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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 145.21 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 145.21 and 94.76 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 145.21 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/145.21 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 145.21 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 13,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,760.10/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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