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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.29, 134.41 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.29, 134.41 and 66.30 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.29 : 134.41 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.29/134.41 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.29x = 134.41 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.29x = 8,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.38/97.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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