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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.82 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.82 and 77.66 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.82 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.82 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.82 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 10,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.46/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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