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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 132.72 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 132.72 and 97.08 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 132.72 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/132.72 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 132.72 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 12,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,884.46/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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