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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.96, 133.77 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.96, 133.77 and 58.14 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.96 : 133.77 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.96/133.77 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.96x = 133.77 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.96x = 7,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777.39/96.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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