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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.55 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.55 and 73.52 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.55 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.55 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.55 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 9,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,818.60/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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