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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 133.05 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 133.05 and 75.63 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 133.05 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/133.05 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 133.05 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 10,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062.57/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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