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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 133.64 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 133.64 and 60.01 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 133.64 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/133.64 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 133.64 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 8,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019.96/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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