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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.26 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.26 and 61.61 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.26 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.26 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.26 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 8,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210.35/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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