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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 133.74 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 133.74 and 87.42 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 133.74 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/133.74 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 133.74 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 11,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.55/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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