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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 133.11 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 133.11 and 75.74 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 133.11 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/133.11 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 133.11 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 10,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081.09/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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