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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.91, 135.10 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.91, 135.10 and 54.24 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.91 : 135.10 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.91/135.10 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.91x = 135.10 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.91x = 7,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327.39/97.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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