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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.27, 134.04 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.27, 134.04 and 96.89 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.27 : 134.04 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.27/134.04 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.27x = 134.04 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.27x = 12,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.65/97.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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