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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.07, 132.61 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.07, 132.61 and 59.22 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.07 : 132.61 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.07/132.61 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.07x = 132.61 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.07x = 7,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853.67/96.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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