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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.71 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.71 and 82.35 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.71 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.71 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.71 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 11,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.02/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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