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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 134.05 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97, 134.05 and 73.67 is: 101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97 : 134.05 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97/134.05 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97x = 134.05 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97x = 9,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.46/97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.81

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