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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.34, 134.37 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.34, 134.37 and 92.34 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.34 : 134.37 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.34/134.37 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.34x = 134.37 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.34x = 12,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,407.73/97.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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