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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 146.63 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 146.63 and 68.91 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 146.63 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/146.63 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 146.63 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 10,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104.27/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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