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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.24, 133.37 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.24, 133.37 and 96.76 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.24 : 133.37 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.24/133.37 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.24x = 133.37 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.24x = 12,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904.88/97.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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