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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 132.84 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 132.84 and 75.58 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 132.84 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/132.84 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 132.84 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 10,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.05/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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