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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 132.46 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 132.46 and 74.33 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 132.46 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/132.46 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 132.46 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 9,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845.75/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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