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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 133.46 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 133.46 and 61.70 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 133.46 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/133.46 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 133.46 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 8,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233.51/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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