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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.68 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.68 and 59.55 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.68 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.68 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.68 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 7,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960.37/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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