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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.58 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.58 and 68.93 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.58 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.58 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.58 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 9,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207.67/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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