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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 134.02 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 134.02 and 53.44 is: 73.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 134.02 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/134.02 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 134.02 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 7,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162.03/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.74

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