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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.78 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.78 and 65.91 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.78 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.78 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.78 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 8,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817.44/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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