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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.94 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.94 and 62.56 is: 86.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.94 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.94 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.94 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 8,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.29/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.38

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