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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.87, 133.85 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.87, 133.85 and 71.94 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.87 : 133.85 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.87/133.85 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.87x = 133.85 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.87x = 9,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628.58/96.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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