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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.28, 134.25 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.28, 134.25 and 66.23 is: 91.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.28 : 134.25 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.28/134.25 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.28x = 134.25 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.28x = 8,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890.71/97.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.40

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