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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 133.56 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 133.56 and 65.76 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 133.56 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/133.56 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 133.56 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 8,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782.91/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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