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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.54 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.54 and 61.15 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.54 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.54 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.54 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 8,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960.92/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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