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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.52, 134.78 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.52, 134.78 and 81.11 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.52 : 134.78 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.52/134.78 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.52x = 134.78 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.52x = 10,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.93/97.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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