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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 135.12 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 135.12 and 76.12 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 135.12 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/135.12 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 135.12 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 10,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285.33/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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