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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 133.13 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 133.13 and 59.16 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 133.13 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/133.13 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 133.13 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 7,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875.16/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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