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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.76, 134.92 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.76, 134.92 and 68.60 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.76 : 134.92 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.76/134.92 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.76x = 134.92 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.76x = 9,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255.51/97.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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