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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.45, 133.23 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.45, 133.23 and 74.90 is: 103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.45 : 133.23 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.45/133.23 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.45x = 133.23 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.45x = 9,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,978.26/96.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.46

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