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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 133.52 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 133.52 and 76.17 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 133.52 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/133.52 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 133.52 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 10,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.85/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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