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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.35, 134.37 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.35, 134.37 and 66.27 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.35 : 134.37 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.35/134.37 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.35x = 134.37 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.35x = 8,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904.70/97.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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