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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 132.52 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 132.52 and 58.70 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 132.52 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/132.52 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 132.52 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 7,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778.92/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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