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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 133.27 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 133.27 and 73.30 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 133.27 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/133.27 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 133.27 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 9,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768.69/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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