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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.86, 133.48 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.86, 133.48 and 69.15 is: 95.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.86 : 133.48 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.86/133.48 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.86x = 133.48 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.86x = 9,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230.73/96.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.30

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