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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.07 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.07 and 80.16 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.07 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.07 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.07 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 10,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666.49/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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