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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.75 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.75 and 90.77 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.75 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.75 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.75 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 12,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.05/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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