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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.65 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.65 and 75.18 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.65 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.65 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.65 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 10,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,047.81/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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