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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.50 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.50 and 81.96 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.50 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.50 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.50 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 10,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,941.66/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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