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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.22 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.22 and 80.19 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.22 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.22 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.22 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 10,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,683.11/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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