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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.54 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.54 and 73.34 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.54 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.54 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.54 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 9,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793.82/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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