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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.38 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.38 and 75.75 is: 104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.38 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.38 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.38 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 10,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103.54/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.36

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