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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.29, 145.84 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.29, 145.84 and 66.85 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.29 : 145.84 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.29/145.84 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.29x = 145.84 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.29x = 9,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749.07/97.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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