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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.08, 132.36 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.08, 132.36 and 79.38 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.08 : 132.36 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.08/132.36 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.08x = 132.36 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.08x = 10,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,506.08/96.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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