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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.40 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.40 and 67.25 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.40 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.40 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.40 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 8,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970.15/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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