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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 134.97 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 134.97 and 71.86 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 134.97 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/134.97 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 134.97 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 9,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698.94/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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