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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.74, 134.94 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.74, 134.94 and 92.28 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.74 : 134.94 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.74/134.94 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.74x = 134.94 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.74x = 12,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.26/97.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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