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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.45 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.45 and 67.58 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.45 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.45 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.45 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 9,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018.55/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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