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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.44, 133.06 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.44, 133.06 and 65.31 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.44 : 133.06 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.44/133.06 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.44x = 133.06 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.44x = 8,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689.71/96.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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