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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.46 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.46 and 53.06 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.46 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.46 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.46 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 7,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080.95/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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