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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 134.15 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 134.15 and 66.17 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 134.15 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/134.15 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 134.15 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 8,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876.03/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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