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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.46 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.46 and 64.81 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.46 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.46 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.46 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 8,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649.54/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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