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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.38, 133.26 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.38, 133.26 and 74.72 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.38 : 133.26 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.38/133.26 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.38x = 133.26 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.38x = 9,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957.19/96.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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