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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.87 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.87 and 51.55 is: 77.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.87 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.87 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.87 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 7,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519.60/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.34

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