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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 132.56 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 132.56 and 60.58 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 132.56 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/132.56 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 132.56 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 8,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.48/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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