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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.36, 145.90 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.36, 145.90 and 54.52 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.36 : 145.90 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.36/145.90 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.36x = 145.90 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.36x = 7,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.47/97.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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