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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.82 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.82 and 75.03 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.82 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.82 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.82 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 10,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.14/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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