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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 132.96 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 132.96 and 79.82 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 132.96 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/132.96 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 132.96 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 10,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612.20/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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