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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 133.53 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 133.53 and 84.40 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 133.53 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/133.53 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 133.53 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 11,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269.93/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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