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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 133.66 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 133.66 and 69.16 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 133.66 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/133.66 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 133.66 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 9,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243.93/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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