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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.65 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.65 and 69.27 is: 95.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.65 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.65 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.65 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 9,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257.94/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.62

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