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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.38 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.38 and 71.99 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.38 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.38 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.38 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602.16/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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