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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 133.02 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 133.02 and 84.27 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 133.02 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/133.02 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 133.02 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 11,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209.60/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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