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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.75, 145.65 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.75, 145.65 and 91.54 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.75 : 145.65 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.75/145.65 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.75x = 145.65 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.75x = 13,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.80/97.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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