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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.71, 134.77 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.71, 134.77 and 86.55 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.71 : 134.77 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.71/134.77 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.71x = 134.77 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.71x = 11,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.34/97.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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