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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.81, 134.84 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.81, 134.84 and 66.67 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.81 : 134.84 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.81/134.84 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.81x = 134.84 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.81x = 8,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990.46/97.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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