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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.65, 146.55 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.65, 146.55 and 66.84 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.65 : 146.55 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.65/146.55 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.65x = 146.55 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.65x = 9,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795.40/97.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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