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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.41, 133.86 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.41, 133.86 and 91.32 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.41 : 133.86 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.41/133.86 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.41x = 133.86 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.41x = 12,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224.10/97.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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