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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.73, 147.17 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.73, 147.17 and 87 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.73 : 147.17 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.73/147.17 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.73x = 147.17 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.73x = 12,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.79/97.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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