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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.17, 145.65 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.17, 145.65 and 66.75 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.17 : 145.65 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.17/145.65 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.17x = 145.65 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.17x = 9,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722.14/97.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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