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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.28 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.28 and 75.49 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.28 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.28 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.28 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 10,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061.31/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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