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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 133.28 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 133.28 and 78.34 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 133.28 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/133.28 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 133.28 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 10,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,441.16/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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