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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.31 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.31 and 90.29 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.31 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.31 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.31 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 12,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,035.44/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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