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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.83 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.83 and 85.47 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.83 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.83 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.83 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 11,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,438.45/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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