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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 132.51 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 132.51 and 59.16 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 132.51 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/132.51 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 132.51 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 7,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,839.29/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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