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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.62, 134.76 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.62, 134.76 and 92.61 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.62 : 134.76 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.62/134.76 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.62x = 134.76 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.62x = 12,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480.12/97.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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