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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.62 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.62 and 69.26 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.62 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.62 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.62 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 9,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253.59/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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