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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.22, 145.70 and 56.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.22, 145.70 and 56.59 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.22 : 145.70 = 56.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.22/145.70 = 56.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.22x = 145.70 × 56.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.22x = 8,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244.15/97.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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