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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.20, 134.12 and 63.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.20, 134.12 and 63.99 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.20 : 134.12 = 63.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.20/134.12 = 63.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.20x = 134.12 × 63.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.20x = 8,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582.50/97.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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