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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.23 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.23 and 82.72 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.23 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.23 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.23 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 12,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012.70/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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