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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 133.34 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 133.34 and 63.90 is: 88.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 133.34 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/133.34 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 133.34 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 8,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520.11/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.15

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