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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 133.66 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 133.66 and 61.90 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 133.66 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/133.66 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 133.66 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 8,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272.58/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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