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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.11, 134 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.11, 134 and 55.66 is: 76.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.11 : 134 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.11/134 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.11x = 134 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.11x = 7,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457.77/97.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.80

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