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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.06, 132.62 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.06, 132.62 and 61.13 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.06 : 132.62 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.06/132.62 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.06x = 132.62 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.06x = 8,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106.09/96.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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