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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.72 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.72 and 89.48 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.72 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.72 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.72 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 11,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,965.27/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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