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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.09, 133.94 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.09, 133.94 and 72.63 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.09 : 133.94 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.09/133.94 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.09x = 133.94 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.09x = 9,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728.24/97.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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