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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.87, 133.69 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.87, 133.69 and 55.43 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.87 : 133.69 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.87/133.69 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.87x = 133.69 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.87x = 7,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.44/96.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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