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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 133.97 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 133.97 and 79.62 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 133.97 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/133.97 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 133.97 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 10,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666.06/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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