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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 145.83 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 145.83 and 56.69 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 145.83 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/145.83 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 145.83 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 8,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267.10/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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