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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 133.26 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 133.26 and 61.59 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 133.26 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/133.26 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 133.26 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 8,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207.48/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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