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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 133.27 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 133.27 and 74.77 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 133.27 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/133.27 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 133.27 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 9,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.60/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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