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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.20, 133.65 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.20, 133.65 and 94.16 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.20 : 133.65 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.20/133.65 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.20x = 133.65 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.20x = 12,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584.82/97.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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