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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.62 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.62 and 63.60 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.62 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.62 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.62 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 9,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325.24/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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