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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 134 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 134 and 68.08 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 134 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/134 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 134 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 9,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122.72/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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