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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.38, 134.40 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.38, 134.40 and 55.95 is: 77.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.38 : 134.40 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.38/134.40 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.38x = 134.40 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.38x = 7,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519.68/97.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.22

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