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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.72 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.72 and 69.27 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.72 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.72 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.72 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 9,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262.78/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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