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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 134.62 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 134.62 and 70.16 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 134.62 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/134.62 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 134.62 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 9,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444.85/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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