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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.74 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.74 and 64.23 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.74 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.74 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.74 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 8,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590.12/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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