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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.88 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.88 and 62.52 is: 86.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.88 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.88 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.88 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 8,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,370.18/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.29

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