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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.68 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.68 and 85.94 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.68 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.68 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.68 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 11,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,488.46/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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