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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.80 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.80 and 65.13 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.80 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.80 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.80 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 8,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649.26/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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