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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.56, 134.73 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.56, 134.73 and 71.46 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.56 : 134.73 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.56/134.73 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.56x = 134.73 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.56x = 9,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627.81/97.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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