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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.28, 134.13 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.28, 134.13 and 78.86 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.28 : 134.13 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.28/134.13 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.28x = 134.13 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.28x = 10,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577.49/97.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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