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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.96 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.96 and 85.55 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.96 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.96 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.96 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 11,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544.73/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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