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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 145.98 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 145.98 and 61.32 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 145.98 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/145.98 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 145.98 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 8,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951.49/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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