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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 133.04 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 133.04 and 74.66 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 133.04 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/133.04 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 133.04 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 9,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932.29/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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