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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.24 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.24 and 90.48 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.24 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.24 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.24 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 12,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.56/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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