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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.79 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.79 and 91.76 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.79 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.79 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.79 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 12,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275.44/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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