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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.97, 133.77 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.97, 133.77 and 80.68 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.97 : 133.77 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.97/133.77 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.97x = 133.77 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.97x = 10,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792.56/96.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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