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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 132.92 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 132.92 and 75.82 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 132.92 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/132.92 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 132.92 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 10,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077.99/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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