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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.82, 146.72 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.82, 146.72 and 37 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.82 : 146.72 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.82/146.72 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.82x = 146.72 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.82x = 5,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.64/97.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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