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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.39 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.39 and 77.37 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.39 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.39 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.39 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 10,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243.01/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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