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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.68, 133.83 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.68, 133.83 and 96.48 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.68 : 133.83 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.68/133.83 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.68x = 133.83 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.68x = 12,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,911.92/97.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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