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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 133.59 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 133.59 and 95.65 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 133.59 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/133.59 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 133.59 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 12,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777.88/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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