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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 135 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 135 and 54.17 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 135 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/135 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 135 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 7,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312.28/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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