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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.44 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.44 and 61.74 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.44 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.44 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.44 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 8,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238.59/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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