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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.91, 146.82 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.91, 146.82 and 92.24 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.91 : 146.82 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.91/146.82 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.91x = 146.82 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.91x = 13,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542.68/97.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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