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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.02, 132.49 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.02, 132.49 and 87.06 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.02 : 132.49 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.02/132.49 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.02x = 132.49 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.02x = 11,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534.14/96.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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