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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.67, 134.59 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.67, 134.59 and 71.39 is: 98.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.67 : 134.59 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.67/134.59 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.67x = 134.59 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.67x = 9,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.38/97.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.38

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