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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.54 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.54 and 61.81 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.54 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.54 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.54 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 8,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253.62/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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