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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 145.85 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 145.85 and 90.54 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 145.85 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/145.85 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 145.85 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 13,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204.81/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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