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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 133.65 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 133.65 and 92.58 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 133.65 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/133.65 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 133.65 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 12,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373.32/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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