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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.47 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.47 and 68.91 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.47 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.47 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.47 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197.90/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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