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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 133.41 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 133.41 and 69.18 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 133.41 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/133.41 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 133.41 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 9,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.30/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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