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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 145.92 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 145.92 and 53.94 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 145.92 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/145.92 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 145.92 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 7,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870.92/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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