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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.58, 145.96 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.58, 145.96 and 90.29 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.58 : 145.96 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.58/145.96 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.58x = 145.96 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.58x = 13,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.73/97.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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