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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.62, 134.38 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.62, 134.38 and 75.74 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.62 : 134.38 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.62/134.38 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.62x = 134.38 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.62x = 10,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177.94/97.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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