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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.22 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.22 and 63.88 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.22 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.22 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.22 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 8,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510.09/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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