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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 133.31 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 133.31 and 74.83 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 133.31 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/133.31 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 133.31 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 9,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975.59/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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