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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.58 and 63.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.58 and 63.03 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.58 = 63.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.58 = 63.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.58 × 63.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 9,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175.59/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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