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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.41, 134.37 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.41, 134.37 and 68.25 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.41 : 134.37 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.41/134.37 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.41x = 134.37 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.41x = 9,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.75/97.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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