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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.65 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.65 and 77.33 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.65 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.65 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.65 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 10,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.49/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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