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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 133.48 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 133.48 and 72.21 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 133.48 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/133.48 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 133.48 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 9,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.59/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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