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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.38, 134.44 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.38, 134.44 and 67.90 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.38 : 134.44 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.38/134.44 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.38x = 134.44 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.38x = 9,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128.44/97.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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