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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.66 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.66 and 73.54 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.66 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.66 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.66 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 9,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.84/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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