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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.61, 134.70 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.61, 134.70 and 56.16 is: 77.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.61 : 134.70 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.61/134.70 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.61x = 134.70 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.61x = 7,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564.54/97.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.50

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