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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 133.77 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 133.77 and 88.72 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 133.77 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/133.77 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 133.77 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 11,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867.70/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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