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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.69 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.69 and 61.95 is: 85.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.69 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.69 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.69 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 8,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282.54/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.47

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