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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.09, 132.60 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.09, 132.60 and 54.64 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.09 : 132.60 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.09/132.60 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.09x = 132.60 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.09x = 7,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245.26/96.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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