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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 132.81 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 132.81 and 61.78 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 132.81 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/132.81 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 132.81 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 8,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205.00/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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