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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.33, 134.28 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.33, 134.28 and 68.24 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.33 : 134.28 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.33/134.28 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.33x = 134.28 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.33x = 9,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.93/97.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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