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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 134.19 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 134.19 and 95.43 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 134.19 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/134.19 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 134.19 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 12,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,805.75/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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