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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.34, 145.90 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.34, 145.90 and 70.27 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.34 : 145.90 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.34/145.90 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.34x = 145.90 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.34x = 10,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252.03/97.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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