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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.44, 145.68 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.44, 145.68 and 73.44 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.44 : 145.68 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.44/145.68 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.44x = 145.68 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.44x = 10,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698.74/97.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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