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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.57 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.57 and 64.03 is: 88.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.57 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.57 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.57 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 8,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552.49/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.32

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