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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.85 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.85 and 68.97 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.85 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.85 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.85 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 9,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230.62/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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