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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 132.97 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 132.97 and 65.35 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 132.97 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/132.97 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 132.97 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 8,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689.09/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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