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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.09 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.09 and 78.09 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.09 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.09 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.09 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 10,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,393.00/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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