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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.56, 134.89 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.56, 134.89 and 74.39 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.56 : 134.89 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.56/134.89 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.56x = 134.89 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.56x = 10,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033.61/97.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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