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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.56 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.56 and 80.56 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.56 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.56 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.56 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 10,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759.59/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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