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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.62 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.62 and 81.46 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.62 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.62 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.62 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 10,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884.69/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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