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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.76 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.76 and 55.48 is: 76.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.76 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.76 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.76 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 7,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420.39/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.56

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