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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.62 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.62 and 96.08 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.62 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.62 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.62 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 12,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837.18/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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