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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.44, 133.07 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.44, 133.07 and 54.99 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.44 : 133.07 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.44/133.07 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.44x = 133.07 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.44x = 7,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316.85/96.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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