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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.72 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.72 and 79.91 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.72 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.72 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.72 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 10,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.66/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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