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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.74, 134.98 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.74, 134.98 and 68.58 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.74 : 134.98 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.74/134.98 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.74x = 134.98 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.74x = 9,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256.93/97.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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