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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.62, 134.72 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.62, 134.72 and 68.52 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.62 : 134.72 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.62/134.72 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.62x = 134.72 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.62x = 9,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230.00/97.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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