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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.78 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.78 and 76.28 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.78 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.78 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.78 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 10,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204.07/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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