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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.96 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.96 and 65.12 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.96 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.96 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.96 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 8,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787.59/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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