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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 133.54 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 133.54 and 72.24 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 133.54 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/133.54 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 133.54 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 9,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,646.90/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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