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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.72, 146.54 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.72, 146.54 and 68.84 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.72 : 146.54 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.72/146.54 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.72x = 146.54 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.72x = 10,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087.81/97.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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