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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 134.14 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 134.14 and 71.32 is: 98.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 134.14 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/134.14 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 134.14 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 9,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566.86/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.38

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