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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.57, 133.18 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.57, 133.18 and 59.65 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.57 : 133.18 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.57/133.18 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.57x = 133.18 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.57x = 7,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943.70/96.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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