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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 133.30 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 133.30 and 65.56 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 133.30 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/133.30 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 133.30 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 8,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739.15/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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