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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.84 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.84 and 55.54 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.84 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.84 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.84 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 7,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433.47/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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