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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 132.78 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 132.78 and 59.39 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 132.78 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/132.78 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 132.78 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 7,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885.80/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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