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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.30 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.30 and 72.15 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.30 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.30 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.30 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 9,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617.60/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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