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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.17, 134.36 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.17, 134.36 and 87.04 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.17 : 134.36 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.17/134.36 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.17x = 134.36 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.17x = 11,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694.75/97.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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