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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.79, 133.50 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.79, 133.50 and 84.49 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.79 : 133.50 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.79/133.50 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.79x = 133.50 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.79x = 11,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,279.42/96.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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