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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 133.66 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 133.66 and 60.01 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 133.66 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/133.66 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 133.66 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 8,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020.45/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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