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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.25, 145.19 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.25, 145.19 and 91.43 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.25 : 145.19 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.25/145.19 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.25x = 145.19 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.25x = 13,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.77/97.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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