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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.70 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.70 and 52.17 is: 78.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.70 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.70 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.70 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 7,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653.34/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.23

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