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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 134.88 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 134.88 and 75.64 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 134.88 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/134.88 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 134.88 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 10,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202.32/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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