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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.27, 145.90 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.27, 145.90 and 71.89 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.27 : 145.90 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.27/145.90 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.27x = 145.90 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.27x = 10,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,488.75/97.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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