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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 133.22 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 133.22 and 61.56 is: 84.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 133.22 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/133.22 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 133.22 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 8,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201.18/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.96

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