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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.18, 134.12 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.18, 134.12 and 55.72 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.18 : 134.12 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.18/134.12 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.18x = 134.12 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.18x = 7,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.89/97.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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