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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 146.49 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 146.49 and 61.11 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 146.49 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/146.49 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 146.49 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 8,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952.00/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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