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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.77, 133.56 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.77, 133.56 and 61.82 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.77 : 133.56 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.77/133.56 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.77x = 133.56 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.77x = 8,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256.68/96.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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