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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.94 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.94 and 58.26 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.94 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.94 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.94 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 7,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803.34/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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