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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.18, 134.08 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.18, 134.08 and 66.09 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.18 : 134.08 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.18/134.08 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.18x = 134.08 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.18x = 8,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,861.35/97.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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