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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 133.71 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 133.71 and 61.93 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 133.71 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/133.71 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 133.71 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 8,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280.66/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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