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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.94, 145.07 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.94, 145.07 and 96.86 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.94 : 145.07 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.94/145.07 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.94x = 145.07 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.94x = 14,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,051.48/97.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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