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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.53, 134.63 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.53, 134.63 and 58.19 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.53 : 134.63 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.53/134.63 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.53x = 134.63 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.53x = 7,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,834.12/97.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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