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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 133.02 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 133.02 and 84.18 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 133.02 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/133.02 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 133.02 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 11,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,197.62/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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