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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.86, 133.59 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.86, 133.59 and 69.32 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.86 : 133.59 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.86/133.59 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.86x = 133.59 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.86x = 9,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260.46/96.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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