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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 134.01 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 134.01 and 72.64 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 134.01 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/134.01 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 134.01 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 9,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.49/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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