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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.26, 145.75 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.26, 145.75 and 49.06 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.26 : 145.75 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.26/145.75 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.26x = 145.75 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.26x = 7,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150.50/97.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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