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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.89 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.89 and 73.80 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.89 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.89 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.89 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 9,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880.81/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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