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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.99, 146.83 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.99, 146.83 and 61.85 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.99 : 146.83 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.99/146.83 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.99x = 146.83 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.99x = 9,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080.86/97.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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