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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.76, 134.58 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.76, 134.58 and 95.78 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.76 : 134.58 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.76/134.58 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.76x = 134.58 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.76x = 12,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890.07/97.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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