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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 134.88 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 134.88 and 70.31 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 134.88 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/134.88 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 134.88 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 9,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483.41/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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