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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.14 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.14 and 89.02 is: 122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.14 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.14 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.14 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 11,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,852.12/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.49

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