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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.88, 133.69 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.88, 133.69 and 58.06 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.88 : 133.69 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.88/133.69 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.88x = 133.69 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.88x = 7,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762.04/96.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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