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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.95 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.95 and 70.66 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.95 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.95 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.95 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 9,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465.38/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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