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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.72 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.72 and 60.22 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.72 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.72 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.72 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 8,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775.28/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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