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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.34, 134.06 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.34, 134.06 and 72.73 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.34 : 134.06 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.34/134.06 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.34x = 134.06 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.34x = 9,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749.99/97.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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