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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.26, 134.37 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.26, 134.37 and 92.73 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.26 : 134.37 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.26/134.37 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.26x = 134.37 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.26x = 12,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460.13/97.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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