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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.27, 145.13 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.27, 145.13 and 92.14 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.27 : 145.13 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.27/145.13 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.27x = 145.13 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.27x = 13,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371.45/97.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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