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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 133.20 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 133.20 and 61.55 is: 84.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 133.20 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/133.20 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 133.20 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 8,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.46/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.95

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