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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.48, 133.14 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.48, 133.14 and 55.04 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.48 : 133.14 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.48/133.14 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.48x = 133.14 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.48x = 7,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327.36/96.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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