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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 133.11 and 63.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 133.11 and 63.23 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 133.11 = 63.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/133.11 = 63.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 133.11 × 63.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 8,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416.55/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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