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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 133.80 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 133.80 and 91.83 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 133.80 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/133.80 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 133.80 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 12,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287.53/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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