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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 133.04 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 133.04 and 65.40 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 133.04 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/133.04 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 133.04 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 8,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700.82/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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