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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 133.58 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 133.58 and 90.32 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 133.58 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/133.58 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 133.58 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 12,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064.50/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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