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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.10, 134.43 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.10, 134.43 and 92.30 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.10 : 134.43 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.10/134.43 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.10x = 134.43 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.10x = 12,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.89/97.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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