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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 133.16 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 133.16 and 78 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 133.16 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/133.16 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 133.16 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 10,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386.48/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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