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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.84, 135.03 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.84, 135.03 and 58.49 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.84 : 135.03 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.84/135.03 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.84x = 135.03 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.84x = 7,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897.90/97.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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