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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.68, 133.56 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.68, 133.56 and 75.89 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.68 : 133.56 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.68/133.56 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.68x = 133.56 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.68x = 10,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135.87/96.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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