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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.88 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.88 and 72.45 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.88 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.88 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.88 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 9,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,699.24/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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