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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.02 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.02 and 71.97 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.02 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.02 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.02 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 9,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573.45/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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