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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.39, 134.38 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.39, 134.38 and 55.93 is: 77.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.39 : 134.38 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.39/134.38 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.39x = 134.38 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.39x = 7,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.65/97.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.17

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