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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.65 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.65 and 84.95 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.65 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.65 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.65 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 11,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353.40/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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