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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.26, 134.15 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.26, 134.15 and 60.40 is: 83.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.26 : 134.15 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.26/134.15 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.26x = 134.15 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.26x = 8,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102.66/97.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.31

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