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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 133.25 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 133.25 and 74.79 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 133.25 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/133.25 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 133.25 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 9,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965.39/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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