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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.18, 145.77 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.18, 145.77 and 70.18 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.18 : 145.77 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.18/145.77 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.18x = 145.77 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.18x = 10,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.14/97.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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