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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 133.98 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 133.98 and 78.72 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 133.98 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/133.98 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 133.98 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 10,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,546.91/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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