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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 134 and 79.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 134 and 79.69 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 134 = 79.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/134 = 79.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 134 × 79.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 10,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,678.46/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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