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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.65 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.65 and 65.86 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.65 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.65 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.65 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 8,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802.61/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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