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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.86 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.86 and 57.67 is: 79.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.86 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.86 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.86 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 7,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719.71/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.58

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