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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 133.61 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 133.61 and 73.53 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 133.61 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/133.61 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 133.61 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 9,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824.02/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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