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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.81 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.81 and 76.32 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.81 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.81 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.81 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 10,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212.38/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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