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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.62 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.62 and 78.56 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.62 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.62 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.62 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 10,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.19/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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