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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.47, 133.41 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.47, 133.41 and 85.55 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.47 : 133.41 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.47/133.41 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.47x = 133.41 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.47x = 11,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,413.23/96.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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