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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.35, 134.39 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.35, 134.39 and 66.31 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.35 : 134.39 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.35/134.39 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.35x = 134.39 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.35x = 8,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.40/97.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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