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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.55, 134.63 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.55, 134.63 and 53.88 is: 74.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.55 : 134.63 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.55/134.63 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.55x = 134.63 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.55x = 7,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253.60/97.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.36

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