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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.66, 134.48 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.66, 134.48 and 95.53 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.66 : 134.48 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.66/134.48 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.66x = 134.48 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.66x = 12,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.72/97.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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