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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.63 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.63 and 71.87 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.63 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.63 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.63 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 9,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.30/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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