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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.28 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.28 and 69.03 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.28 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.28 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.28 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 9,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.32/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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