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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.81 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.81 and 54.97 is: 75.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.81 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.81 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.81 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 7,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354.59/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.84

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