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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 133.64 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 133.64 and 63.64 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 133.64 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/133.64 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 133.64 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 8,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504.85/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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