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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 133.39 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 133.39 and 61.68 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 133.39 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/133.39 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 133.39 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 8,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227.50/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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