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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.70, 135.12 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.70, 135.12 and 96.62 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.70 : 135.12 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.70/135.12 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.70x = 135.12 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.70x = 13,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055.29/97.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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