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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.61 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.61 and 64.12 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.61 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.61 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.61 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 8,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.23/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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