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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.58 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.58 and 87.69 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.58 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.58 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.58 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 12,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853.60/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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