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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.28, 145.83 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.28, 145.83 and 66.82 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.28 : 145.83 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.28/145.83 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.28x = 145.83 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.28x = 9,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743.63/97.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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