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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 132.50 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 132.50 and 56.70 is: 78.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 132.50 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/132.50 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 132.50 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 7,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512.75/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.24

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