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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.31 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.31 and 94.03 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.31 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.31 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.31 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 12,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.04/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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