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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.78 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.78 and 76 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.78 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.78 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.78 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 10,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,167.28/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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