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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 132.71 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 132.71 and 87.46 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 132.71 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/132.71 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 132.71 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 11,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606.55/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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