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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 133.72 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 133.72 and 79.44 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 133.72 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/133.72 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 133.72 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 10,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.72/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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