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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.55, 133.11 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.55, 133.11 and 76.91 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.55 : 133.11 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.55/133.11 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.55x = 133.11 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.55x = 10,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.82/96.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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