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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.30, 134.34 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.30, 134.34 and 65.84 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.30 : 134.34 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.30/134.34 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.30x = 134.34 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.30x = 8,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844.95/97.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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