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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.63, 134.69 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.63, 134.69 and 68.54 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.63 : 134.69 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.63/134.69 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.63x = 134.69 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.63x = 9,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231.15/97.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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