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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 133.05 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 133.05 and 54.98 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 133.05 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/133.05 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 133.05 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 7,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,314.42/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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