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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 132.54 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 132.54 and 58.68 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 132.54 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/132.54 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 132.54 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 7,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777.45/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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