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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.56, 145.44 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.56, 145.44 and 92.16 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.56 : 145.44 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.56/145.44 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.56x = 145.44 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.56x = 13,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.75/97.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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