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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.79 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.79 and 64.17 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.79 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.79 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.79 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 8,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584.98/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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