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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.35, 144.96 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.35, 144.96 and 92.34 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.35 : 144.96 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.35/144.96 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.35x = 144.96 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.35x = 13,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386.04/97.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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