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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.57, 134.67 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.57, 134.67 and 73 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.57 : 134.67 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.57/134.67 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.57x = 134.67 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.57x = 9,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830.91/97.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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