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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.74 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.74 and 55.48 is: 76.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.74 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.74 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.74 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 7,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419.90/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.56

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