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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.14, 134.10 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.14, 134.10 and 60.33 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.14 : 134.10 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.14/134.10 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.14x = 134.10 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.14x = 8,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090.25/97.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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