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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.39, 145.76 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.39, 145.76 and 90.17 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.39 : 145.76 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.39/145.76 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.39x = 145.76 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.39x = 13,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142.55/97.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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