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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 133.08 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 133.08 and 63.69 is: 87.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 133.08 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/133.08 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 133.08 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 8,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.13/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.93

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