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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.59 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.59 and 74.69 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.59 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.59 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.59 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 9,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977.17/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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