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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 133.81 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 133.81 and 55.51 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 133.81 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/133.81 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 133.81 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 7,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427.32/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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