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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 135.03 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 135.03 and 70.27 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 135.03 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/135.03 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 135.03 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 9,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488.56/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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