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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 133.74 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 133.74 and 92.00 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 133.74 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/133.74 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 133.74 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 12,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.41/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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