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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 145.68 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 145.68 and 51.52 is: 77.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 145.68 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/145.68 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 145.68 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 7,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505.43/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.22

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