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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 134.18 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 134.18 and 55.78 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 134.18 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/134.18 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 134.18 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 7,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.45/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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