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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.72, 146.63 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.72, 146.63 and 90.20 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.72 : 146.63 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.72/146.63 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.72x = 146.63 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.72x = 13,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.66/97.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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