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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.48 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.48 and 57.19 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.48 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.48 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.48 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 7,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576.20/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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