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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 134.15 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 134.15 and 58.38 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 134.15 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/134.15 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 134.15 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 7,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,831.68/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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