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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 145.54 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 145.54 and 68.23 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 145.54 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/145.54 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 145.54 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 9,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930.19/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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