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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.80, 134.84 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.80, 134.84 and 68.70 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.80 : 134.84 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.80/134.84 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.80x = 134.84 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.80x = 9,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263.51/97.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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