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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.42 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.42 and 81.35 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.42 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.42 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.42 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 10,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.72/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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