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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 133.50 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 133.50 and 65.60 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 133.50 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/133.50 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 133.50 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 8,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.60/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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