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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.07, 133.91 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.07, 133.91 and 62.06 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.07 : 133.91 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.07/133.91 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.07x = 133.91 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.07x = 8,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.94/97.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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