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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.07, 133.94 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.07, 133.94 and 73.76 is: 101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.07 : 133.94 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.07/133.94 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.07x = 133.94 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.07x = 9,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878.93/97.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.77

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