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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.61 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.61 and 76.11 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.61 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.61 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.61 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 10,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168.68/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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