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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.79 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.79 and 80.60 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.79 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.79 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.79 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 10,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.40/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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