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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.70, 134.96 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.70, 134.96 and 76.15 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.70 : 134.96 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.70/134.96 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.70x = 134.96 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.70x = 10,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277.20/97.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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