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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.39, 132.98 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.39, 132.98 and 80.80 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.39 : 132.98 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.39/132.98 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.39x = 132.98 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.39x = 10,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,744.05/96.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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