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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.26, 134.08 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.26, 134.08 and 78.93 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.26 : 134.08 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.26/134.08 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.26x = 134.08 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.26x = 10,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582.93/97.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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