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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.41, 145.77 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.41, 145.77 and 60.82 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.41 : 145.77 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.41/145.77 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.41x = 145.77 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.41x = 8,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865.73/97.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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