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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.77, 133.38 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.77, 133.38 and 92.05 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.77 : 133.38 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.77/133.38 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.77x = 133.38 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.77x = 12,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.30/96.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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