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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.73 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.73 and 54.74 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.73 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.73 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.73 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 7,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265.09/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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