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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.68 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.68 and 86.92 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.68 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.68 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.68 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 11,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.47/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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