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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.25, 132.84 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.25, 132.84 and 54.81 is: 75.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.25 : 132.84 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.25/132.84 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.25x = 132.84 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.25x = 7,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280.96/96.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.65

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