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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.38, 134.46 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.38, 134.46 and 75.60 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.38 : 134.46 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.38/134.46 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.38x = 134.46 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.38x = 10,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165.18/97.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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