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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.49 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.49 and 63.61 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.49 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.49 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.49 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 8,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.65/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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