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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.76 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.76 and 77.27 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.76 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.76 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.76 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 10,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.16/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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