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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.38, 134.28 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.38, 134.28 and 68.22 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.38 : 134.28 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.38/134.28 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.38x = 134.28 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.38x = 9,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160.58/97.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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