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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.39, 145.88 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.39, 145.88 and 58.71 is: 87.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.39 : 145.88 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.39/145.88 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.39x = 145.88 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.39x = 8,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564.61/97.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.94

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