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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.19 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.19 and 84.29 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.19 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.19 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.19 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 11,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227.04/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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