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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 134.60 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 134.60 and 69.95 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 134.60 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/134.60 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 134.60 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 9,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415.27/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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