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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.59 and 60.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.59 and 60.00 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.59 = 60.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.59 = 60.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.59 × 60.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 8,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015.12/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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