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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.60 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.60 and 54.45 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.60 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.60 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.60 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 7,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982.10/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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