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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.90, 133.66 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.90, 133.66 and 76.16 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.90 : 133.66 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.90/133.66 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.90x = 133.66 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.90x = 10,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179.55/96.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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