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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.65 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.65 and 92.75 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.65 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.65 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.65 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 12,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.37/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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