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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 133.65 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 133.65 and 67.84 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 133.65 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/133.65 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 133.65 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 9,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066.48/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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