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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.56, 133.20 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.56, 133.20 and 72 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.56 : 133.20 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.56/133.20 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.56x = 133.20 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.56x = 9,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.40/96.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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