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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.56, 134.70 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.56, 134.70 and 72.72 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.56 : 134.70 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.56/134.70 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.56x = 134.70 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.56x = 9,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795.38/97.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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