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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 133.05 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 133.05 and 79.88 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 133.05 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/133.05 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 133.05 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 10,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627.37/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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