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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.54, 145.92 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.54, 145.92 and 84.84 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.54 : 145.92 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.54/145.92 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.54x = 145.92 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.54x = 12,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379.85/97.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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