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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.12 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.12 and 74.80 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.12 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.12 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.12 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 9,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957.38/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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