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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 133.15 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 133.15 and 74.83 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 133.15 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/133.15 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 133.15 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 9,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963.61/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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