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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.36, 134.33 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.36, 134.33 and 78.91 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.36 : 134.33 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.36/134.33 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.36x = 134.33 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.36x = 10,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.51/97.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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