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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.70 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.70 and 75.08 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.70 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.70 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.70 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 10,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038.20/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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