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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.20, 134 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.20, 134 and 68.04 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.20 : 134 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.20/134 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.20x = 134 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.20x = 9,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117.36/97.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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