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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.65, 134.76 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.65, 134.76 and 56.20 is: 77.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.65 : 134.76 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.65/134.76 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.65x = 134.76 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.65x = 7,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573.51/97.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.56

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