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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 133.54 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 133.54 and 76.06 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 133.54 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/133.54 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 133.54 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 10,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157.05/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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