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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.56 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.56 and 59.95 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.56 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.56 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.56 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 8,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006.44/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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