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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 132.83 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 132.83 and 61.25 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 132.83 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/132.83 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 132.83 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 8,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135.84/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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