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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.04, 132.40 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.04, 132.40 and 71.48 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.04 : 132.40 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.04/132.40 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.04x = 132.40 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.04x = 9,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463.95/96.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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