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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 133.55 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 133.55 and 64.01 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 133.55 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/133.55 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 133.55 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 8,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548.22/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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