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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.06, 133.98 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.06, 133.98 and 58.26 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.06 : 133.98 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.06/133.98 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.06x = 133.98 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.06x = 7,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.67/97.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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