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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.21, 133.83 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.21, 133.83 and 86.12 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.21 : 133.83 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.21/133.83 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.21x = 133.83 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.21x = 11,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525.44/97.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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