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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.53 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.53 and 69.15 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.53 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.53 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.53 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 9,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.60/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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