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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.08, 133.96 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.08, 133.96 and 57.74 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.08 : 133.96 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.08/133.96 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.08x = 133.96 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.08x = 7,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735.19/97.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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