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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.36, 134.38 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.36, 134.38 and 66.28 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.36 : 134.38 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.36/134.38 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.36x = 134.38 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.36x = 8,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.71/97.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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