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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 133.90 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 133.90 and 72.54 is: 99.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 133.90 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/133.90 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 133.90 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 9,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713.11/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.97

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