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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 133.13 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 133.13 and 63.70 is: 87.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 133.13 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/133.13 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 133.13 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 8,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480.38/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.96

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