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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.85, 135.04 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.85, 135.04 and 54.19 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.85 : 135.04 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.85/135.04 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.85x = 135.04 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.85x = 7,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317.24/97.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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