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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.17, 145.66 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.17, 145.66 and 78.13 is: 117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.17 : 145.66 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.17/145.66 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.17x = 145.66 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.17x = 11,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,380.42/97.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.12

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