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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.97, 133.69 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.97, 133.69 and 69.29 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.97 : 133.69 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.97/133.69 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.97x = 133.69 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.97x = 9,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263.45/96.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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