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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.40, 133 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.40, 133 and 75.68 is: 104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.40 : 133 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.40/133 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.40x = 133 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.40x = 10,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065.44/96.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.41

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