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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.59 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.59 and 67.74 is: 93.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.59 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.59 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.59 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 9,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049.05/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.45

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