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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.44 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.44 and 63.54 is: 87.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.44 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.44 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.44 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 8,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478.78/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.70

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