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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 133.32 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 133.32 and 65.57 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 133.32 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/133.32 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 133.32 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 8,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741.13/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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