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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 133.46 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 133.46 and 72.36 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 133.46 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/133.46 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 133.46 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 9,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657.17/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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