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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.63, 145.71 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.63, 145.71 and 86.69 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.63 : 145.71 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.63/145.71 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.63x = 145.71 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.63x = 12,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.96/97.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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