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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 135.14 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 135.14 and 54.26 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 135.14 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/135.14 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 135.14 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 7,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332.70/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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