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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.40, 133.09 and 65.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.40, 133.09 and 65.36 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.40 : 133.09 = 65.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.40/133.09 = 65.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.40x = 133.09 × 65.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.40x = 8,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698.93/96.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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