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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 134.84 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 134.84 and 65.05 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 134.84 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/134.84 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 134.84 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 8,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.34/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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