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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 133.20 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 133.20 and 55.08 is: 76.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 133.20 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/133.20 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 133.20 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 7,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335.99/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.00

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