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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.57 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.57 and 60.02 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.57 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.57 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.57 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 8,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.87/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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