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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.23, 134.28 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.23, 134.28 and 82.65 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.23 : 134.28 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.23/134.28 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.23x = 134.28 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.23x = 11,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,098.24/97.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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