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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 133.70 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 133.70 and 89.04 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 133.70 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/133.70 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 133.70 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 11,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,904.65/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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