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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 134.26 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 134.26 and 86.88 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 134.26 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/134.26 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 134.26 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 11,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.51/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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