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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.37, 145.92 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.37, 145.92 and 66.86 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.37 : 145.92 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.37/145.92 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.37x = 145.92 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.37x = 9,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756.21/97.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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