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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.25, 134.03 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.25, 134.03 and 68.09 is: 93.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.25 : 134.03 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.25/134.03 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.25x = 134.03 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.25x = 9,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125.60/97.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.84

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