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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.72, 134.76 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.72, 134.76 and 85.41 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.72 : 134.76 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.72/134.76 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.72x = 134.76 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.72x = 11,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,509.85/97.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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