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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.22, 145.62 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.22, 145.62 and 81.83 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.22 : 145.62 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.22/145.62 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.22x = 145.62 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.22x = 11,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,915.36/97.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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