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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.65, 134.79 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.65, 134.79 and 68.58 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.65 : 134.79 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.65/134.79 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.65x = 134.79 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.65x = 9,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243.90/97.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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