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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.62 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.62 and 89.44 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.62 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.62 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.62 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 11,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950.97/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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