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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 145.70 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 145.70 and 68.47 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 145.70 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/145.70 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 145.70 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 9,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976.08/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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