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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.35, 134.42 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.35, 134.42 and 68.28 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.35 : 134.42 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.35/134.42 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.35x = 134.42 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.35x = 9,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.86/97.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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