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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.84, 134.99 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.84, 134.99 and 55.83 is: 77.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.84 : 134.99 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.84/134.99 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.84x = 134.99 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.84x = 7,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535.54/97.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.02

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