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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.69 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.69 and 81.94 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.69 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.69 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.69 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 11,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937.06/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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