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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.41 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.41 and 90.50 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.41 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.41 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.41 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 12,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,073.61/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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