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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.93 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.93 and 90.52 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.93 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.93 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.93 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 13,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.58/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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