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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.42, 134.36 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.42, 134.36 and 71.28 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.42 : 134.36 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.42/134.36 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.42x = 134.36 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.42x = 9,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.09/97.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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