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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 132.72 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 132.72 and 56.86 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 132.72 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/132.72 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 132.72 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 7,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546.46/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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