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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 147.02 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 147.02 and 91.89 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 147.02 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/147.02 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 147.02 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 13,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.21/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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