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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 146.55 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 146.55 and 67.10 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 146.55 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/146.55 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 146.55 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 9,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833.51/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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