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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.66, 133.46 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.66, 133.46 and 75.91 is: 104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.66 : 133.46 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.66/133.46 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.66x = 133.46 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.66x = 10,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130.95/96.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.81

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