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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.92, 135.18 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.92, 135.18 and 71.67 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.92 : 135.18 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.92/135.18 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.92x = 135.18 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.92x = 9,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.67/97.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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