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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.92 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.92 and 78.63 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.92 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.92 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.92 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 10,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,530.13/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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