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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.29, 133.03 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.29, 133.03 and 65.30 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.29 : 133.03 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.29/133.03 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.29x = 133.03 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.29x = 8,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686.53/96.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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