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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.39, 134.49 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.39, 134.49 and 75.79 is: 104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.39 : 134.49 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.39/134.49 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.39x = 134.49 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.39x = 10,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193.00/97.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.66

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