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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.20 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.20 and 57.19 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.20 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.20 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.20 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 7,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617.40/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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