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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.71 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.71 and 53.23 is: 73.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.71 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.71 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.71 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 7,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117.40/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.46

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