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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.67 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.67 and 73.44 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.67 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.67 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.67 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 9,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816.36/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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