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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.63, 146.53 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.63, 146.53 and 67.28 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.63 : 146.53 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.63/146.53 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.63x = 146.53 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.63x = 9,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,858.90/97.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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