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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.61 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.61 and 72.37 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.61 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.61 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.61 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 9,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669.36/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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