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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.01, 133.68 and 67.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.01, 133.68 and 67.85 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.01 : 133.68 = 67.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.01/133.68 = 67.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.01x = 133.68 × 67.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.01x = 9,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070.19/97.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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