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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 133.76 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 133.76 and 79.48 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 133.76 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/133.76 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 133.76 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 10,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631.24/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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