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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.45, 133.09 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.45, 133.09 and 55.01 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.45 : 133.09 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.45/133.09 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.45x = 133.09 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.45x = 7,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321.28/96.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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