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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.50 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.50 and 59.87 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.50 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.50 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.50 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 7,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991.98/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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