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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.88 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.88 and 55.58 is: 76.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.88 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.88 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.88 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 7,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441.05/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.69

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