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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.13, 133.98 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.13, 133.98 and 69.53 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.13 : 133.98 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.13/133.98 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.13x = 133.98 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.13x = 9,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.63/97.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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