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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 132.99 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 132.99 and 80.06 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 132.99 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/132.99 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 132.99 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 10,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647.18/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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