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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.67, 134.85 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.67, 134.85 and 60.88 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.67 : 134.85 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.67/134.85 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.67x = 134.85 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.67x = 8,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.67/97.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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