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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.07, 132.56 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.07, 132.56 and 54.62 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.07 : 132.56 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.07/132.56 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.07x = 132.56 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.07x = 7,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239.90/96.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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