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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.69 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.69 and 60.03 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.69 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.69 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.69 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 8,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025.11/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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