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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 133.01 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 133.01 and 71.84 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 133.01 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/133.01 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 133.01 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 9,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.68/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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