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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.38 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.38 and 80.16 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.38 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.38 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.38 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 10,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691.74/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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