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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.22, 134.04 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.22, 134.04 and 72.74 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.22 : 134.04 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.22/134.04 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.22x = 134.04 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.22x = 9,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750.07/97.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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