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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.14, 132.45 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.14, 132.45 and 79.76 is: 109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.14 : 132.45 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.14/132.45 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.14x = 132.45 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.14x = 10,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564.21/96.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.88

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