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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.74 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.74 and 60.08 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.74 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.74 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.74 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 8,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034.43/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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