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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.77 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.77 and 64.18 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.77 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.77 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.77 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 8,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585.36/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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