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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.64 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.64 and 90.64 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.64 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.64 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.64 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 12,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113.13/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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