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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 133.38 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 133.38 and 72.28 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 133.38 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/133.38 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 133.38 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 9,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,640.71/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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