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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.61 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.61 and 84.53 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.61 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.61 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.61 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 11,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293.96/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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