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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.12, 132.54 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.12, 132.54 and 65.04 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.12 : 132.54 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.12/132.54 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.12x = 132.54 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.12x = 8,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620.40/96.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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