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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.73, 134.88 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.73, 134.88 and 55.74 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.73 : 134.88 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.73/134.88 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.73x = 134.88 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.73x = 7,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518.06/97.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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