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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 146.12 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 146.12 and 91.19 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 146.12 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/146.12 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 146.12 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 13,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.11/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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