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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.33, 134.32 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.33, 134.32 and 72.84 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.33 : 134.32 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.33/134.32 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.33x = 134.32 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.33x = 9,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783.87/97.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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