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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 132.79 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 132.79 and 54.78 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 132.79 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/132.79 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 132.79 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 7,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273.57/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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