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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 133.72 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 133.72 and 64.22 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 133.72 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/133.72 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 133.72 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 8,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587.50/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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