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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.30, 145.92 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.30, 145.92 and 74.74 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.30 : 145.92 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.30/145.92 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.30x = 145.92 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.30x = 10,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.06/97.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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