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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.35, 134.64 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.35, 134.64 and 95.73 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.35 : 134.64 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.35/134.64 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.35x = 134.64 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.35x = 12,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889.09/97.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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