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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.48 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.48 and 56.66 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.48 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.48 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.48 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 7,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506.32/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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