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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.16 and 70.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.16 and 70.33 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.16 = 70.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.16 = 70.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.16 × 70.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,365.30/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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