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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 133.52 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 133.52 and 73.35 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 133.52 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/133.52 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 133.52 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 9,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793.33/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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