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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.59, 134.79 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.59, 134.79 and 91.50 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.59 : 134.79 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.59/134.79 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.59x = 134.79 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.59x = 12,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333.29/97.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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