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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.51, 134.57 and 53.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.51, 134.57 and 53.85 is: 74.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.51 : 134.57 = 53.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.51/134.57 = 53.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.51x = 134.57 × 53.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.51x = 7,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246.22/97.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.31

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