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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.38 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.38 and 69.08 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.38 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.38 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.38 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 9,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213.89/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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