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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 133.24 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 133.24 and 91.60 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 133.24 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/133.24 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 133.24 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 12,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204.78/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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