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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.21, 145.68 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.21, 145.68 and 61.17 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.21 : 145.68 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.21/145.68 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.21x = 145.68 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.21x = 8,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.25/97.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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