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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.37, 133.01 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.37, 133.01 and 66.91 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.37 : 133.01 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.37/133.01 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.37x = 133.01 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.37x = 8,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899.70/96.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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