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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 133.53 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 133.53 and 77.18 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 133.53 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/133.53 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 133.53 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 10,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.85/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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