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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.38, 133.05 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.38, 133.05 and 73.07 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.38 : 133.05 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.38/133.05 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.38x = 133.05 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.38x = 9,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.60/96.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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