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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.48 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.48 and 73.38 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.48 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.48 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.48 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 9,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794.58/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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