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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.71, 145.57 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.71, 145.57 and 91.50 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.71 : 145.57 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.71/145.57 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.71x = 145.57 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.71x = 13,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319.43/97.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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