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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.67, 133.89 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.67, 133.89 and 95.84 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.67 : 133.89 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.67/133.89 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.67x = 133.89 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.67x = 12,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831.35/97.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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