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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.06, 133.80 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.06, 133.80 and 85.44 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.06 : 133.80 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.06/133.80 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.06x = 133.80 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.06x = 11,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,431.87/97.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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