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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.52 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.52 and 61.79 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.52 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.52 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.52 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 8,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249.22/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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