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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.34, 134.36 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.34, 134.36 and 66.24 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.34 : 134.36 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.34/134.36 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.34x = 134.36 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.34x = 8,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900.01/97.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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