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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 133.02 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 133.02 and 67.33 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 133.02 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/133.02 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 133.02 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 8,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.24/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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