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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 134.62 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 134.62 and 75.72 is: 104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 134.62 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/134.62 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 134.62 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 10,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193.43/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.45

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