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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 133.17 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 133.17 and 76.92 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 133.17 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/133.17 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 133.17 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 10,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243.44/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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