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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.82 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.82 and 69.36 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.82 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.82 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.82 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 9,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281.41/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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