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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.62, 134.71 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.62, 134.71 and 53.95 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.62 : 134.71 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.62/134.71 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.62x = 134.71 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.62x = 7,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267.60/97.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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