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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 133.14 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 133.14 and 68.84 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 133.14 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/133.14 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 133.14 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 9,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165.36/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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