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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 134.11 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 134.11 and 55.75 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 134.11 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/134.11 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 134.11 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 7,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476.63/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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