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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 134.98 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 134.98 and 54.15 is: 74.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 134.98 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/134.98 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 134.98 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 7,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309.17/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.73

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