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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.80, 134.96 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.80, 134.96 and 88.95 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.80 : 134.96 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.80/134.96 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.80x = 134.96 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.80x = 12,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.25/97.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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