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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.19, 134.13 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.19, 134.13 and 72.59 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.19 : 134.13 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.19/134.13 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.19x = 134.13 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.19x = 9,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735.83/97.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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