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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 133.36 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 133.36 and 73.16 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 133.36 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/133.36 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 133.36 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 9,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755.95/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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