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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.17, 145.77 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.17, 145.77 and 82.54 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.17 : 145.77 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.17/145.77 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.17x = 145.77 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.17x = 12,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,031.86/97.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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