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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.50, 133.02 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.50, 133.02 and 76.53 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.50 : 133.02 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.50/133.02 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.50x = 133.02 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.50x = 10,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.02/96.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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