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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 133.51 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 133.51 and 94.40 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 133.51 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/133.51 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 133.51 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 12,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.34/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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