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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 133.37 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 133.37 and 80.24 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 133.37 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/133.37 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 133.37 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 10,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.54/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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