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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 134.87 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 134.87 and 68.65 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 134.87 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/134.87 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 134.87 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 9,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.15/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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