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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 133.13 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 133.13 and 76.97 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 133.13 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/133.13 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 133.13 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 10,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246.54/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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