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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 133 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 133 and 68.81 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 133 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/133 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 133 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 9,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.07/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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