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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.87 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.87 and 64.28 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.87 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.87 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.87 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 8,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.33/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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