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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.92 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.92 and 64.28 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.92 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.92 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.92 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 8,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607.71/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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