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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.82 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.82 and 55.52 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.82 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.82 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.82 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 7,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.69/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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