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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.09, 133.98 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.09, 133.98 and 55.64 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.09 : 133.98 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.09/133.98 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.09x = 133.98 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.09x = 7,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454.65/97.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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