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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 146.84 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 146.84 and 63.45 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 146.84 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/146.84 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 146.84 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 9,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316.68/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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