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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.91, 134.97 and 77.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.91, 134.97 and 77.14 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.91 : 134.97 = 77.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.91/134.97 = 77.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.91x = 134.97 × 77.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.91x = 10,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,411.37/97.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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