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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.99, 135.86 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.99, 135.86 and 94.66 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.99 : 135.86 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.99/135.86 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.99x = 135.86 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.99x = 12,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.51/97.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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