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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 133.26 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 133.26 and 65.55 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 133.26 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/133.26 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 133.26 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 8,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735.19/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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