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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.54, 133.59 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.54, 133.59 and 83.58 is: 115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.54 : 133.59 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.54/133.59 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.54x = 133.59 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.54x = 11,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165.45/96.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.66

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