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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.30, 134.12 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.30, 134.12 and 60.40 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.30 : 134.12 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.30/134.12 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.30x = 134.12 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.30x = 8,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.18/97.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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