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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.92 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.92 and 55.61 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.92 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.92 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.92 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 7,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447.41/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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