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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 134.16 and 57.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 134.16 and 57.90 is: 79.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 134.16 = 57.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/134.16 = 57.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 134.16 × 57.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 7,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768.03/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.89

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