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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.17, 134.09 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.17, 134.09 and 76.41 is: 105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.17 : 134.09 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.17/134.09 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.17x = 134.09 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.17x = 10,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246.01/97.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.44

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