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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.73 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.73 and 65.80 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.73 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.73 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.73 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 8,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799.43/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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