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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.08 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.08 and 90.74 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.08 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.08 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.08 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 12,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.01/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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