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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.49, 145.37 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.49, 145.37 and 90.87 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.49 : 145.37 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.49/145.37 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.49x = 145.37 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.49x = 13,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210.00/97.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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