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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.38 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.38 and 70.56 is: 97.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.38 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.38 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.38 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 9,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411.29/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.30

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