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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.27 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.27 and 90.59 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.27 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.27 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.27 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 12,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072.04/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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