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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.82 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.82 and 63.78 is: 88.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.82 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.82 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.82 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 8,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534.72/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.01

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