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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.34 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.34 and 82.94 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.34 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.34 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.34 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 11,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059.22/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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