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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.76 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.76 and 70.73 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.76 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.76 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.76 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 9,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460.90/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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