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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 133.58 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 133.58 and 60.04 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 133.58 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/133.58 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 133.58 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 8,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019.48/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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