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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.45 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.45 and 72.09 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.45 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.45 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.45 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 9,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620.23/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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