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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 133.22 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 133.22 and 72.03 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 133.22 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/133.22 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 133.22 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 9,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595.48/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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