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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.87, 133.71 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.87, 133.71 and 69.39 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.87 : 133.71 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.87/133.71 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.87x = 133.71 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.87x = 9,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.14/96.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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