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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 146.54 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 146.54 and 59.25 is: 88.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 146.54 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/146.54 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 146.54 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 8,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681.61/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.96

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