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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.86, 133.68 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.86, 133.68 and 64.13 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.86 : 133.68 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.86/133.68 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.86x = 133.68 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.86x = 8,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572.47/96.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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