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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.56 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.56 and 61.56 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.56 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.56 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.56 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 8,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.39/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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