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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 133.21 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 133.21 and 65.48 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 133.21 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/133.21 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 133.21 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 8,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722.59/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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