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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 133.71 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 133.71 and 69.35 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 133.71 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/133.71 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 133.71 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 9,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272.12/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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