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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.89 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.89 and 82.50 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.89 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.89 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.89 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 11,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,045.93/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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