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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.72 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.72 and 54.73 is: 75.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.72 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.72 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.72 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 7,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.77/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.51

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