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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 133.78 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 133.78 and 76.34 is: 105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 133.78 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/133.78 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 133.78 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 10,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212.47/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.15

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