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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.28, 134.30 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.28, 134.30 and 94.55 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.28 : 134.30 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.28/134.30 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.28x = 134.30 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.28x = 12,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,696.92/97.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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