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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.31, 134.40 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.31, 134.40 and 74 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.31 : 134.40 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.31/134.40 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.31x = 134.40 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.31x = 9,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945.60/97.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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