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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.47, 133.01 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.47, 133.01 and 68.78 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.47 : 133.01 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.47/133.01 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.47x = 133.01 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.47x = 9,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147.93/96.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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