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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.65 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.65 and 87.55 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.65 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.65 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.65 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 11,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.72/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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