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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 133.78 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 133.78 and 60.10 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 133.78 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/133.78 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 133.78 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 8,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.18/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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