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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.44, 145.93 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.44, 145.93 and 70.41 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.44 : 145.93 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.44/145.93 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.44x = 145.93 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.44x = 10,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274.93/97.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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