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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.45 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.45 and 61.68 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.45 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.45 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.45 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 8,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.20/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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