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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.36 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.36 and 72.20 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.36 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.36 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.36 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 9,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628.59/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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