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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.36, 133.28 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.36, 133.28 and 81.08 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.36 : 133.28 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.36/133.28 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.36x = 133.28 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.36x = 10,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806.34/96.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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